Pharmacy First Service: Impetigo Treatment

Faster, more convenient NHS care without the need to visit your GP.

Pharmacy First

Pharmacy First is a revolutionary healthcare service designed to provide immediate access to essential clinical treatments without the need for a GP appointment.

At Palmers Pharmacy we understand the value of your time and well-being, and that’s why we are excited to offer this convenient alternative.

We can provide prescription-only medicine free of charge under the NHS across various age ranges for the following conditions:

Clinical pathway	Age range
Acute otitis media*	1 to 17 years
Impetigo	1 year and over
Infected insect bites	1 year and over
Shingles	18 years and over
Sinusitis	12 years and over
Sore throat	5 years and over
Uncomplicated urinary tract infections	Women 16-64 years

Patients will be able to access the 7 clinical pathways element via referrals from referring organisations including general practice, urgent and emergency care settings, and NHS 111 (online and via telephone). In addition, for the 7 common conditions clinical pathway consultations only, patients can access the service by attending or contacting the pharmacy directly without the need for referral.

Impetigo Treatment

The new NHS Pharmacy First service allows patients to access impetigo treatment from Palmers Pharmacy without a GP appointment (for patients 1 year and over).

Impetigo is a skin infection that’s very contagious but not usually serious. It often gets better in 7 to 10 days if you get treatment.

Anyone can get it, but it’s very common in young children.

What are the symptoms of impetigo?
Impetigo starts with red sores or blisters, but the redness may be harder to see in brown and black skin. The sores or blisters quickly burst and leave crusty, golden-brown patches. The patches can:

look a bit like cornflakes stuck to your skin
get bigger
spread to other parts of your body
be itchy
sometimes be painful

Ask our pharmacist about impetigo treatment and advice

Impetigo Treatment at Palmers Pharmacy
Impetigo treatment is available under the NHS pharmacy First service. From 31st January 2024, pharmacists are able to provide a larger range of treatment options including antibiotics where appropriate.

You can speak to your local Palmers Pharmacist for impetigo advice and treatment without booking an appointment or seeing your GP.

Visit Palmers Pharmacy for Pharmacy First

Say goodbye to appointment wait times and embrace the convenience of Pharmacy First at Palmers Pharmacy. Your health deserves priority – visit us today for swift, professional care.